Actually I did read the manual, and then read it again. I found the place to
short the CMOS, but now don't think that will help. There are two tiny solder
points that are supposed to be shorted, but I still don't know how to do that.
I do think there are other problems, though and will call the manufacturer as
soon as I can. It is a lithium battery, though. and thanks for the tip about
screwdrivers and batteries.
"Christopher L. Young" wrote:
> My first suggestion is to read the manual for your computer, since
> screwdrivers and electricity don't mix well at all. What kind of battery is
> it? Is it a lithium battery (about the size of a quarter)?
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Diana Benoit
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> Subject: [PCBUILD] CMOS
>
> Does anyone know how to "short" the CMOS? I know where this is to take
> place
> on my motherboard, but I don't know how to do it. I
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